Temple Terrace, FL Demographics

A map of Temple Terrace's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,846	12,968	47.1%	48.6%
Hispanic	6,178	4,748	22.7%	17.8%
Black	5,022	5,986	18.4%	22.4%
Asian	1,773	1,531	6.5%	5.7%
Multiracial	1,261	1,199	4.6%	4.5%
Native American/Other	195	258	0.7%	1.0%

Temple Terrace, Florida has an estimated population of 27,275, a slight increase from the 26,690 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.1% White, 22.7% Hispanic, 18.4% Black, 6.5% Asian, 4.6% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Temple Terrace, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Temple Terrace has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Temple Terrace, that probability was 67.7% in 2020 and 68.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Temple Terrace is ranked the 160th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Temple Terrace was ranked the 151st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Temple Terrace's White Population

12,846 residents of Temple Terrace, or 47.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Temple Terrace is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Temple Terrace ranks 681st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple Terrace's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Temple Terrace's population has decreased from 48.6% to 47.1%.

Temple Terrace is more White than neighboring East Lake-Orient Park (23.8% White), University CDP (Hillsborough County) (24.8% White), and Mango (39% White). Temple Terrace is less White than neighboring Thonotosassa (58.3% White), and Lake Magdalene (54.3% White).

Temple Terrace's Black Population

5,022 residents of Temple Terrace, or 18.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Temple Terrace is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Temple Terrace ranks 169th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple Terrace's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.1%. Black residents' share of Temple Terrace's population has decreased from 22.4% to 18.4%.

Temple Terrace is more Black than neighboring Thonotosassa (12.3% Black), Mango (15% Black), and Lake Magdalene (6.2% Black). Temple Terrace is less Black than neighboring East Lake-Orient Park (37.9% Black), and University CDP (Hillsborough County) (28.6% Black).

Temple Terrace's Asian Population

1,773 residents of Temple Terrace, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Temple Terrace is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Temple Terrace ranks 46th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple Terrace's Asian population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. Asian residents' share of Temple Terrace's population has increased from 5.7% to 6.5%.

Temple Terrace is more Asian than neighboring University CDP (Hillsborough County) (4.7% Asian), Thonotosassa (5.8% Asian), Mango (5.4% Asian), and Lake Magdalene (4.5% Asian). Temple Terrace is less Asian than neighboring East Lake-Orient Park (7% Asian).

Temple Terrace's Hispanic Population

6,178 residents of Temple Terrace, or 22.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Temple Terrace is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Temple Terrace ranks 347th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple Terrace's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Temple Terrace's population has increased from 17.8% to 22.7%.

Temple Terrace is more Hispanic than neighboring Thonotosassa (18.9% Hispanic). Temple Terrace is less Hispanic than neighboring East Lake-Orient Park (25.4% Hispanic), University CDP (Hillsborough County) (37.4% Hispanic), Mango (37.1% Hispanic), and Lake Magdalene (31% Hispanic).

Temple Terrace's Native American/Other Population

195 residents of Temple Terrace, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Temple Terrace is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Temple Terrace ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple Terrace's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 24.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Temple Terrace's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Temple Terrace is more Native American/Other than neighboring University CDP (Hillsborough County) (0.5% Native American/Other), and Mango (0.1% Native American/Other). Temple Terrace is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Lake-Orient Park (1.1% Native American/Other), and Thonotosassa (0.8% Native American/Other).

Temple Terrace's Multiracial Population

1,261 residents of Temple Terrace, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Temple Terrace is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Temple Terrace ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temple Terrace's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Temple Terrace's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Temple Terrace is more Multiracial than neighboring University CDP (Hillsborough County) (4% Multiracial), Thonotosassa (3.9% Multiracial), Mango (3.4% Multiracial), and Lake Magdalene (3.3% Multiracial). Temple Terrace is less Multiracial than neighboring East Lake-Orient Park (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.